Remembering Women’s Golf Pioneer Peggy Kirk Bell
Women’s golf pioneer Peggy Kirk Bell, who received the USGA’s Bob Jones Award in 1990 for distinguished sportsmanship and service to the game, died at the age of 95.
Remembering Course Rating Pioneer Dr. Richard Stroud
Stroud served on the USGA Executive Committee from 1977 to 1979 and is also a former member of the NCGA Board of Directors.
Youth on Course Online Auction Funds Soar
This year’s annual Youth on Course Online Auction raised nearly $100,000. Many thanks to all of those who participated.
2015-2016 NCGA Players of the Year
The 2015-2016 NCGA Players of the Year: Shintaro Ban, Sabrina Iqbal (Women’s), Dale Bouguennec (Senior), Lynne Cowan (Senior Women) and Gary Vanier (Super Senior).
North Ridge CC to Renovate Greens and Bunkers
North Ridge CC in Fair Oaks will be renovating its greens and bunkers. The work will be done by architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Nashville’s Joseph Deraney Wins Stocker Cup
Nashville resident Joseph Deraney shot a final round 72 to capture the 25th annual Stocker Cup at The Preserve in Carmel Valley. Deraney was the lone player to at least shoot par each of the three rounds.
Aaron Olson of MTT Performance at Poppy Hills Recognized by Golf Digest
Aaron Olson, the Director of Player Development at MTT Performance (Instruction) at Poppy Hills Golf Course, has received his first recognition from Golf Digest. Olson, 35, was named as one of the Best Young Teachers in America for 2016-2017.
Field for Upcoming TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational Taking Shape
The field for the 2016 TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, slated for Nov. 15-20 at Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and The Links at Spanish Bay, continues to take shape. The Invitational is the only event in golf featuring all of the major tours competing side-by-side for the same purse. Admission is free!
2016 NCGA Course Rater of the Year—Tom Huckaby
Tom Huckaby of San Jose earned 2016 NCGA Course Rater of the Year honors. He’s been a course rating captain for the last seven years.
2016 NCGA Tournament Official of the Year—Karl Rodefer
Columbia resident Karl Rodefer earned 2016 NCGA Tournament Official of the Year honors. The 66-year-old has been an NCGA official since 2006.